9th November 2019 - The Glasgow Guardian



Review: Elvana @ O2 Academy

9th November 2019

Kevin Le Merle and Aoife Thomas Advertising and events manager, Writer What on earth is Elvana? A drunk fantasy of Kurt Cobain and Elvis having a baby? Close, but no. Elvana is a Nirvana tribute band, fronted by an unlikely Elvis. Many outraged commentators have responded, “Kurt Cobain would be rolling in his grave!” and ...


Review: Glasgow’s World of Film International Festiva

9th November 2019

Megan Farrimond Writer Glasgow’s World of Film International Festival aimed to break boundaries with their panels, discussions and screenings incorporating a blur of cultures and languages, merging together to create an interesting festival taking place over the course of a weekend on Glasgow’s Southside. Held primarily at Film City in Ibrox and the Virgin Money ...


‘Sometimes death is a kindness’: Peaky Blinders season five review

9th November 2019

Orla Brady Writer The highly anticipated fifth season of Steven Knight’s flagship BBC drama Peaky Blinders has come to an end after what I’m sure fellow viewers will agree has been a swift five weeks. The rate at which the popularity and buzz around the show has increased is astounding. Series 5 has once again ...


UK Drag Race ‘hasn’t had any complaints’ thus far

9th November 2019

Euan Goodwin Writer When the news first broke out that RuPaul would be producing a Drag Race UK, I was far from subdued. I felt sick from anxiety. Being an avid fan of Drag Race in its American format, I had an irrational fear of how we Brits may tarnish the standard of the show. ...


Is the university doing enough to fight the climate crisis?

9th November 2019

Elle Mayne Writer Glasgow University was the first university in Europe to divest from all fossil fuels. After over a year of campaigning led by university societies, in 2014 the University of Glasgow began to move £18m from fossil fuel investments to sustainable alternatives. In the last five years, has our university lost momentum in ...


Review: The Academic @ SWG3

9th November 2019

Maya Vides Writer Following the success of their debut album, Tales from the Backseat, The Academic have been on the road since the beginning of the year, and after announcing their headline tour with Wolff and Marsicans, they quickly sold out SWG3. The Academic’s music is very reminiscent of bands like The Strokes and The ...